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What famous people went to Whitgift?

What famous people went to Whitgift?

Media, music and the arts

  • Derren Brown, illusionist.
  • Leonard Barden, chess columnist.
  • Eric Barker, writer and comedian.
  • Jamie Bulloch, translator.
  • Loyle Carner, hip hop musician.
  • Tim Davie, Director-General, BBC.
  • Basil Dean, actor, film and theatrical producer/director.

How old is whitgift?

the history of john whitgift foundation. As a charity that’s more than 420 years old, we are proud of our rich heritage.

Which JLS member went to Whitgift?

Whitgift School welcomed back two of its most famous pupils last week. JLS star Jonathan “JB” Gill and Team GB’s Lawrence Okoye went back to the south Croydon school to participate in its Primary Schools Project initiative, which has been running since 2000.

What is Whitgift school known for?

Described by Sir David Attenborough as “an astonishing school”, Whitgift School in Surrey stands out for several reasons. It’s one of the top-ranking schools in the UK for the IB. It is a school for all-rounders that offers students a choice of A Levels, the IB and BTEC at Sixth Form.

How many pupils does Whitgift school have?

1283 boys
Whitgift is an independent day school for 1283 boys aged between 10 and 19. It was founded by John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The school has some of the finest facilities available nationally and a record of outstanding achievement in academic work, music and sport.

Who went to Croydon College?

Croydon School of Art Established in 1868, it was known at one time as one of the leading art schools in the country. The school counts among its alumni pop star David Bowie, Turner Prize nominees Helen Chadwick and Sean Scully, Sex Pistols band manager Malcolm McLaren, and Mighty Boosh comedian Noel Fielding.

Does Whitgift School take girls?

It accepts boys from 10-18 and welcomes girls for sixth form (ages 16-18).

Which school did JB Gill go to?

King’s College London
JB Gill/Education
JB Gill won a scholarship to Whitgift School and then studied theology at King’s College, London University. He was multi-talented: a strong rugby player, he also played several instruments at the Centre for Young Musicians. JB Gill achieved the limelight as a member of JLS.

How many pupils does Whitgift School have?

Is Croydon a good college?

1. A great place to study – and that’s official. Our most recent report from Government inspectors Ofsted says Croydon College is a Good college overall, with ‘Outstanding’ features. In fact, all curriculum areas of the College that were inspected were commended as Good, too.

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